This Mono-Bug Team Won a 100+ Player VGC Reg H Tournament

[@rippgb]

we do love the consistency of James constantly trying to cover for teras against players who have already tera'd

[@Quartermistress]

Wolfey: Bug is the worst type in the game The biggest bug fan in VGC: You'll regret that

[@laminhthong]

Joey the bug catcher: challenge accepted!

[@Eijiken]

"Loh-Kicks" its a pun on "Locust," the bug its based on, and "low kicks" the fact that its based on Kamen Rider (who historically has signature kick moves) with Axe Kick as it's special move. Even its Pokedex number is a Kamen Rider pun in Japanese

[@Connor_Kirkpatrick]

Venonat for the trick room matchup is insane, how do you even think of that

[@DamnThisAllNow]

Damn, i wish amoonguss was a bug tipe..., WAIT A MINUTE!

[@InFesNation]

Wow.. as long as I’ve been making mono bug teams I never thought of venonat before, this build this genius

[@zashinunes8191]

I saw some people using it before on the last regulation on some gimmick teams, so I actually wasn't that surprised

[@pakabaka1312]

I actually thought of this exact venonat but then amoongus does the same, just better

[@seta_souji]

Toxic also covers for the dozo matchup btw

[@MrBrowser1881]

This is what reg H was made for, love to see it!

[@Zhaife]

Wow I can't believe venonat didn't survive 252+ ursaluna guts facade

[@czarnemo5195]

I can’t tell if this is sarcasm because I very much can believe it

[@TheVastoLordes]

Lol

[@NateLengel]

If you’ve ever seen singles UU, you realize how much a threat choice band Tera bug first impression from Lokix. I do think the safety goggles was a good adjustment for vgc, however.

[@edmg7]

Might have done more damage if he got off a swords dance.

[@donniecupples6721]

Bro landed 6 overheats in a row. Wow.

[@Zolrain]

and the last one crit LMAO.

[@dr.baobao]

Was just playing yesterday, I missed 3 heatwaves in a row, got crit, and the other player landed a sing, woke up from sleep on the first turn, and had two turns of Quick Claw activate. I quit for the day after that.

[@glytchgaming6144]

Araquanid is such an underrated ’mon this regulation. Was able to get top 500 on the in-game ladder with him! Gave him a grassy seed for longevity and paired next to choice band Rillaboom, that duo is a BIG threat.

[@jenikabartlett9396]

Araquanid is a funny pick... Entrainment on it is a niche but amazing pick to give water bubble to things, too.

[@zashinunes8191]

So underrated that James didn't bring it for one single battle I think lmao

[@givemeahandleplz]

​@@zashinunes8191 game 2

[@anonymousalligator7994]

@@zashinunes8191 He brought it in game 2 and probably would've lost if he didn't since it was the only mon that undersped ursaluna in trick room

[@zashinunes8191]

@@anonymousalligator7994 Oh you're right so many games, I ended up forgetting about this one, both Pokémon have minimum speed, right?

[@jakeglocks8743]

Venonat with sleep powder and compound eyes is insane for trickroom. Plus eveloite with morning sun makes it super hard to KO making it a good redirection pokemon. The only worrry would be having bo damage dealing move.

[@parasectsandwich]

It learns Poison Fang for 50% to inflict Badly Poisoned on hit, if you’re feeling lucky

[@diogenesenuts]

It’s def Low-Kicks, it’s play on words for “locust”, which is basically a grasshopper on steroids.

[@BattleStryke]

I’m convinced they pronounce names wrong intentionally to get people to interact with the video.

[@eamk887]

I also assume it's a play on words for "logic", since it's a robot.

[@czarnemo5195]

love James, but he has the worst pronunciation in the game

[@diogenesenuts]

@@BattleStryke lmao for anyone but James I’d believe you

[@jrock0829]

NOW *THIS* IS REGULATION H ‼️

[@axel8912]

This is a kinda team that comes up in the anime

[@josephbulkin9222]

Cool stuff.

[@jfreemandrums]

One of my favorite types ngl, stoked on this

[@emersonl8225]

you know reg H is good when a mono-bug team is viable (atleast with james piloting im sure i would go 0-10 with it)

[@zashinunes8191]

I think Lokix would've been much better with Sucker Punch instead of X Scizor with Dark Tera, the X Scizor and Stellar Tera feels like a waste, specially because of Lokix ability, Tinted Lens I don't think Lokix damage is that underwhelming, the problem really is the set choice of this one, maybe even the EVs spread could've been wrong placed, this Pokémon with First Impression Choice Band for example has no switch ins, its kinda similar to Gambit in a way but with no bulk, so hopefully you give to it another chance eventually Also I appreciate the frequency on the uploads, keep going! This new regulation is so fun, so many mons finally being viable

[@swj020]

guess indeedee's psychic surge ability makes sucker punch useless, and there are quite a lot of indeedees rn I guess Xscissor has its own niche in that set rn

[@zashinunes8191]

@@swj020 Not enough of a reason to justify that move, even more because Throat Chop, also hits Indeedees for supereffective damage

[@swatson5699]

Lokix seemed super underwhelming in this video. I do think it is in a rough spot without any priority moves.

[@zashinunes8191]

@@swatson5699 And to not rely on SD, I think it kinda needs a damage boost item, like Life Orb or Choice Band, or maybe sash to guarantee a SD It's base stat is not that bad, what sets him apart, besides his typing, are his priority moves and his ability, and we should take advantage of what he has to offer as much as possible In Singles it always looks good to me, I don't know maybe if it had a evolution on the future, or a higher base attack would've been too OP, who knows actually

[@martonyomchale342]

Mono type community stand up. TPC really needs to start doing online global monotype challenges. And montype events exclusively for certain types only.

[@paulbarrera5927]

Omg this is another team I could sink my teeth into. This brings out the inner Bugsy. Thanks for posting this cool team!

[@AJJohn-sl8wn]

the overheats on game two were crazy

[@braiglee9125]

PARDINI MENZIONATOO🗣️

[@ceooflatin]

CHE COS'E' UN CRIT UTILE AI FINI DEL MATCH🗣🗣🗣

[@pezyg]

Lokix without First Impression feels wrong

[@danielnabet8714]

How cool of you to feature a solo volcarona team!

[@Zeddle]

I LOVE BUG MONS. I'll definitely try this team!❤

[@briansloan1713]

Now we’re talking 💪🏻

[@angelopotenza9180]

PARDINI MENTIONED🗣️🗣️🗣️ WTF IS LUCK🗣️🗣️🗣️🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pyukingmuku]

GOD YES I FUCKING LOVE BUG TYPES LETS GO THIS IS SO AWESOME AND HYPE I AM SO PROUD OF THIS COMMUNITY

[@Connowot387]

A friend of mine or two would LOVE this.

[@stethenhayden3361]

That was my favorite video you have made🎉

[@skidMark_69]

This team is absolute heat 🔥 🔥 🐛

[@angel21tx]

James’s disappointment in damage is hilarious 😂

[@faceisking]

James ant bugging on this one 😂

[@MrCactuar13]

Literally just finished watching Kamen Rider Gaim and was wanting a team built around Lokix. Was not expecting a full bug team to be so successful. We even got Emissary from Hell Araquanid for good measure

[@supafwoosh]

I was today years old learning Aerial Ace is boosted by Sharpness.

[@blurryface5744]

Coolest reg H team I've seen so far.

[@mahrii3093]

I low-key love this team

[@jakethomas7684]

that game 3 player either needs to be drug tested or see a therapist

[@flyingcaro]

I need this to be bigger news, amazing

[@collettiville]

Curious why you would run X-Scissor on Lokix over Lunge? I feel like lunge's guaranteed attack drop is objectively superior to the heightened critical rate aside from niche matchups against the likes of Defiant/ Competitive users.

[@aitzolrobles2389]

This is peak VGC

[@Shiradrenaline]

I think it's LOW-kix, as a play on 'low kick' and 'locust', right?

[@rookiered223]

Also "Loki" being a dark type

[@algar6616]

I ponder the confusion 😢

[@ParkyMarz]

Game 3 opponent was the craziest man in the world

[@blazingblackness4442]

Lokix's name is a combination of "Locust"...as in the insect, and "Kicks"...cuz...well...kicking. Low + Kicks = Lokix

[@HookersAndCoke]

Now I have use for my random shiny Venonat I found lol Considered evolving into Venomoth but thankful I didn’t 😂

[@octopusoup]

BUG TYPE SWEEP LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO

[@InFesNation]

Dang, I need to go shiny hunting for a Venonat now and at it to my mono bug team! I never thought of it before it makes so much sense! Now if only gamefreak could release a legendary or dragon bug 🙏

[@ArchangelJuicy]

there is a bug legendary in Genesect

[@stethenhayden3361]

A scarfed pelliper hurricane and regileki thunder combo would be crazy good start I think just in general not reg h

[@kennyboi01]

My psychic team would be trembling

[@Shady_Saint]

Minute 57:47 peliper looks possessed 😢 closed eyes looks like it has no pupil lol

[@jade_0_moon]

My favorite type, with my favorite pokemon

[@Shiradrenaline]

I'm buggin out

[@willscharnagl6909]

the guy in game 1 was probably hoping he could save disable until he got you down to 2 mons

[@just_a_folk95]

Isn't Araqua good vs Pelipper teams? I feel like it could've made the difference in that game u lost (can't check which one now)

[@terminalpower.]

Yay for people not using the same old pkmn. I'm for all for it.

[@brent8341]

I guess I can see the appeal of lokix without priority, but can someone explain why it has x scissor instead of leech life or lunge?

[@Escence-w6f]

That crit Definitely mattered they had aurora veil

[@somebody4094]

did Pardini got insane with bugs? (It's so strange hearing an english pronounce pardini's name, idk, im too used to the Italian sound)

[@daytonbenson1203]

I'd watch a 4 hour video with this team. The lack of lokix representation is bugging me

[@rodjilius]

Whoever this Alexis chick is must be a top tier player to make a bug team actually good

[@eamk887]

Was it necessary to use the word chick?

[@somebody4094]

he's an italian player, member of our team for the worlds for the last few years

[@watermarkfale]

​@@eamk887 he's probably a just fellow Italian guy making a stupid joke on the name Alexis VGC, he probably doesn't even get what's wrong with what he said. I suppose he's not being sexist on purpose or anything like that, just poor English understanding

[@_Helio_Art]

IL PARDO INTERNAZIONALE

[@stockeradiant4322]

Si, non è suo il team però 😂

[@somebody4094]

​@@stockeradiant4322infatti, ma è semplicemente un team così strambo che fa ridere

[@_Helio_Art]

@@stockeradiant4322 sisi mi ha fatto più che altro ridere l'idea del pardo che organizza un torneo pensando di fare una roba seria e gli arriva il tipo col mono bug

[@JD-ve6kn]

bugs rise up! this team is so fun

[@bobjob2514]

Lokix (Low-kicks) is pronounced that way because it is a locust that kicks.

[@LycheeRed]

Clicked this thinking that Mono-Bug means no Dual-Types, I hurt myself in confusion 😆

[@inexorableveracity]

poor lokix. tryin his best

[@kishanwinston341]

Here for the lokix

[@aaroncporter]

I think it’s probably LOW-KICKS. Considering it could be related to a Locust and is based around kicking 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@haydeniskander5306]

Specs Bug Buzz into the Ninetales was either was a guaranteed KO or a 15/16 roll w/o critical-hit: 252+ SpA Choice Specs Volcarona Bug Buzz vs. 252 HP / 4 SpD Tera Water Ninetales-Alola: 129-153 (71.6 - 85%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

[@jameswbaekpkmn]

Aurora Veil was up

[@Voicelet]

I just pronounce it "low kicks."

[@ramseydelcielo4387]

Swap lokix for what other mon?

[@DeSoLaToR22]

This is why Regulation H is far superior to G !

[@michaelblair7141]

Ah, yes... the joys of Bo1 no Open Sheets: random gimmicks (Game 4, is what I am referring to). This bug team is very cool. Thanks for showing it off!

[@akenosm1739]

Game 3, Paid Actor confirmed :)

[@barrycorrieri]

Sweet! I played against this team on the ladder earlier today and won 😊

[@eliana_d]

that pronunciation of Lokix has to be bait

[@elitefourant]

Low-kicks I believe

[@outoftheblew]

Yeah, so that it sounds like "locust"

[@galkepic9229]

I like hoe the team code is just Bzzz. Fitting

[@IsopodsEatChannel]

Here's a like and a comment, good sir

[@daytonbenson1203]

Remove lokix, add tera dark vivillion tera blast. 🔥

[@tannerfarkas9358]

Weather man

[@joebrown5908]

That dozo player was definitely a casual 10 year old cause them plays made no sense

[@TyphlosionLover221]

55:09 Pelipper i’m watching your battle why you trying not to laugh bruh. That’s disrespectful as shit

[@lalrinzualachhakchhuak9951]

so a bug gym leader enter a tournament and won😂😂

[@Animedingo]

Eviolite venonat wtf

[@BodegaBay420]

Lokix :(

[@Roltbvale]

Venonat??????????

[@dandan4092]

Hell yeah

[@Roltbvale]

@@dandan4092 Bro VENONAT

[@THEA55MAN]

CritBaek jfc

[@DuckDuck-u3e]

Smith James Gonzalez Michelle Wilson Linda

[@VaporeonEnjoyer1]

I don't know why, but this team bugs me.

[@jakethelittlecat]

Lokix is not it... lol

[@algar6616]

Dude, I sorta get it.. but if you can’t tell that pronouncing it “low kicks” sounds more natural and you’re from nyc… Idk brother you sometimes gimme strange vibes!

[@Salaneo123]

First

[@Animedingo]

You had the chance to say First Impression

[@somebody4094]

​@@Animedingobut now should "tactically retreat"

[@ohreally69]

Bug type gym leader